November 10, 2025 – Gilpin Givhan, PC is proud to announce that ten attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. In addition, the firm has once again been honored in the 2026 Best Law Firms rankings, earning recognition across multiple practice areas.
For over four decades, Best Lawyers® has served as a premier benchmark for legal integrity and distinction for both legal professionals and the public, and we are honored to be included. The Best Lawyers list are compiled from responses to a comprehensive peer-review survey, ensuring that the top lawyers are identified among the most qualified in the field.
The Best Lawyers in America – 2026 Edition
Gilpin Givhan congratulates the following attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® list for 2026:
- Gregg B. Everett – Administrative/Regulatory Law; Health Care Law
(Recognized since 2025) - Robert E. L. Gilpin – Litigation and Controversy – Tax; Tax Law
(Recognized since 1997) - Clinton D. Graves – Municipal Law
(Recognized since 2025) - Richardson B. McKenzie – Trusts and Estates
(Recognized since 2026) - Robert M. Ritchey – Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
(Recognized since 2013) - John Ward Weiss – Health Care Law
(Recognized 2014) - D. Brent Wills – Real Estate Law
(Recognized since 2025)
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America – 2026 Edition
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America honors attorneys earlier in their careers who exhibit outstanding professional excellence. Gilpin Givhan congratulates the following attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition:
- John George Archer – Business Organizations, including LLCs and Partnerships; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Tax Law; Trusts and Estates
(Recognized since 2024) - Charles C. Smith – Corporate Law; Tax Law; Trusts and Estates
(Recognized since 2025) - R. Taylor Steen – Administrative/Regulatory Law; Corporate Law; Health Care Law (Recognized since 2026)
Best Law Firms – 2026 Rankings
Firms included in the Best Law Firms rankings are recognized for professional excellence, client service, and consistently impressive peer ratings. Gilpin Givhan received recognition across several metropolitan tiers for the Montgomery area:
- Metropolitan Tier 1 – Montgomery
Health Care Law
Litigation and Controversy – Tax - Metropolitan Tier 2 – Montgomery
Administrative/Regulatory Law
Tax Law - Metropolitan Tier 3 – Montgomery
Real Estate Law
Based in Montgomery, Alabama, Gilpin Givhan, PC provides legal services throughout the state and across the region, with clients ranging from sole proprietors to publicly traded companies and international entities, as well as the people who own and manage them. Since its inception, Gilpin Givhan, PC has been committed to providing high-quality legal services focused on meeting the complex legal needs of the business community. The firm offers legal advice in a variety of practice areas, including Business & Tax Planning, Estate and Business Succession Planning, Health Care & Regulated Industries, Public Finance & Real Estate, and Business Litigation & Tax Controversy. For more information about the firm, visit gilpingivhan.com.
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